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CapMetro directors consider fare increase Monday
On Monday, the board of directors is set to vote on its first system-wide fare increase in more than a decade.
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Q&A: Texas hospital safety. Why the fight isn’t over
On this edition of "Inside the Investigation" – an extended discussion first featured in the latest episode of our weekly investigative program, "Cause & Effect" – KXAN’s Arezow Doost and Matt Grant examine the push for stronger hospital safety measures following a deadly Austin ...
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Waiting at a red light? It may not know you're there
If you drive a car, you've likely found yourself at a stoplight. They're hard to avoid, with roughly 320,000 estimated to be in the U.S. But getting through them is sometimes harder than you may think it should be....
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Major pattern change brings heavy rain, flood risk this week
September will largely finish dry but the start of October is looking much wetter and significantly cooler courtesy of a major weather-maker. -Meteorologist Kristen Currie...
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Trump floated US weapons sales to Xi, ambassador says
“He actually asked President Xi, would he like to buy some, at one point,’” U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue added.
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Behind on bills? Residents of these states have seen debt balloon
People who live in some of the country's most affordable states have seen their debt double over the past 10 years, a new data analysis shows.
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Website helps detained immigrants who lack legal counsel file for release
Three nonprofits that assist migrants have launched a free online tool that gives legal advice to migrants in detention and their families.
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Appeals court rules against Kalshi, says prediction markets can be regulated like gambling
Twenty states are in active litigation over whether prediction markets can be regulated by the states.
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'Ports to Plains' corridor gives Del Rio boost in commercial traffic from Mexico
Commercial truck traffic from Ciudad Acuña, Mexico, through Del Rio, Texas, got a big boost this past year, new data shows.
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POLL: Is the rain impacting your weekend plans?
Much of Central Texas is under a Level 3 out of 4 flood risk this week, with storms that could stretch into the opening weekend of the Austin City Limits Music...
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The Receipts: Woman warns of ticket scams after paying for free tailgate
oman says she paid for free tailgate; Austin fans about ticket scamsAs Austin heads into a packed season of Longhorn football, Austin City Limits, Formula One a...
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Historically active Hawaiian hurricane season
The Atlantic has not had a hurricane this season; however, the Pacific has been plenty active, and Hawaii has seen significant tropical impacts in recent months....
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Pflugerville ISD details two rezoning maps ahead of school closures
Pflugerville ISD has advanced two proposed rezoning maps as it prepares to close four elementary schools.
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Texans' sputtering offense continues to stall against Colts' struggling defense in 19-17 road loss
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Houston Texans have been here before — sitting 0-3 with a sputtering offense and the critics growing louder. When it happened last season, they responded by going 12-2 to become the seventh team in league history to start a season with three straight losse...
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Protesters return to North Austin site of ICE shooting, call for agency to leave Texas
One week after a Venezuelan man was shot and wounded by an ICE agent in North Austin, demonstrators returned to the intersection where it happened to call for I...
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Texas defense dominates Tennessee as Sarkisian addresses Colin Simmons' controversial celebration
Texas' defense stole the show in Knoxville with 10 sacks, including five from Colin Simmons, as the Longhorns improved to 4-0 heading into their bye week....
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Clinic owner stole millions from military health program to buy luxuries like gold-plated Cybertruck, DOJ says
A Texas man is accused of stealing millions of taxpayer dollars from a military health care program.
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Walmart pledges digital price tags won’t personalize prices for shoppers
Walmart CEO John Furner said the retailer will not use digital price labels or its AI shopping assistant to personalize prices based on customers’ personal information, shopping history or willingness to pay....
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Texas cattle groups say ICE operations disrupting beef supply chain
Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas cattle industry groups say ICE operations are disrupting the beef supply chain.
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Pattern change is coming, cooler temps and flood threat
An excessive amount of tropical moisture with a slow-moving Pacific low pressure system will bring several days of rain chances to Texas. Rain chances ramp up Wednesday into Thursday, lasting through the start of next weekend. — Meteorologist Tommy House...
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Protest against ICE happening in north Austin Sunday
People gathered for another protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Sunday in north Austin, one week after a man was shot and injured by an ICE officer....
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3 dead, 4 injured in Detroit mass shooting at location hosting ‘dancing-type activities’
Three people are dead and four more injured after a Sunday morning shooting at a strip club-like location in Detroit.
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5 arrested near air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
U.K. police said Sunday that five men arrested in the middle of the night near an air base used by the United States during its war against Iran are being held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act that appeared to involve three trucks....
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US, China agree to cut tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods, set up channel for AI incidents
(The Hill) -- The U.S. and China agreed to lower tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods each country imports from the other and launch new talks on artificial intelligence (AI) following President Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The agreements were part of an eig...
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Cost of having a baby: Hospital bills are shockingly high in states you wouldn't expect
In one video, a woman shows her bill on camera. The grand total was $45,000. "Thankfully my insurance covered the majority," she said. But she still owed $1,982.93....
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Dolly Parton's classic '9 to 5' returning to theaters for limited run
The newly restored film will screen Oct. 9 through Oct. 15.
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'100% to 99% chance' El Niño lasts 6 months: What does that mean for you?
El Niño is here, growing stronger by the day, and getting ready for a long stay. Climate models indicate the phenomenon is nearly certain to last not just through this fall and winter, but also into spring of 2027....
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Permanent daylight saving time: How would your state be impacted?
Winters would look much different if our clocks were to lock.
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Cloud pics wanted: NASA renews call for people's photos of the sky
NASA has extended the deadline for a project involving a space satellite, the clouds and you.
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Nearly 333 pounds of tuna recalled over food poisoning risk
Nearly 333 pounds of Buckhead tuna have been recalled after two samples tested positive for elevated levels of scombrotoxin, which can cause food poisoning....
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New Texas 2036 voter poll finds what issues matter most to Texans
A recent poll conducted by the nonprofit Texas 2036 reveals that one in six voters identifies as unaffiliated with a political party and remains undecided about their voting preferences. However, these individuals demonstrate a strong sense of coherence in their care for various ...
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Alabama teens getting their own version of TikTok under sweeping $100M deal
Alabama teenagers using TikTok will soon face two-hour daily limits, overnight curfews and an end to the app's customized "For You" page after the social media giant reached a $100 million settlement with the state....
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GLP-1 drugs may help sleep apnea, but CPAP remains best treatment: Study
Weight-loss drugs may help reduce sleep apnea symptoms, but experts say they still can't match the effectiveness of a CPAP machine.
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Education freedom accounts and the Texas Comptroller race
In August, Huffines announced that 101,600 students received funding under the program.
safety
Austin City Council candidate Misael Ramos released after riot arrest tied to protest
Austin City Council District 1 candidate Misael Ramos was released from the Travis County Jail following his arrest by Texas Department of Public Safety trooper...
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Cattle return to Santa Teresa, restarting $1.2B cross-border trade
Applause and whistles broke out Thursday as the first group of Mexican cattle cleared the Santa Teresa livestock crossing, marking the return of cattle imports through the facility after more than a year of disruptions tied to New World screwworm....
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Hot Sunday, isolated showers to close weekend
The rest of the weekend remains warmer than normal, with high temperatures near triple-digits on Sunday. However, a pattern change is on the horizon, increasing rain chances and cooling temperatures around mid-week. — Meteorologist Tommy House...
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NHL player takes leave from team after father killed by bear
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko took a leave of absence from the team Thursday after his father was killed by a bear earlier this week.
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Missouri substitute teacher loses job over her OnlyFans
“If teachers were paid better, women wouldn't have to resort to online content creation. Sex sells," she said.
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Oregon hospital forced a couple to drive home with their dead baby, lawsuit says
A couple is suing an Oregon hospital for $10 million after they were allegedly forced to drive home with the body of their dead infant son.
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NFL beer sponsor responds to player celebration fines with a 'celly jar'
The NFL is no stranger to imposing huge fines for excessive celebrations, much to the ire of football players and fans.
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Trump slams reporting on removal of his endorsements from GOP candidate's website
Byron Donalds' campaign removed several mentions of Trump name from its website, including a top banner that encouraged supporters to “chip in to support Trump Endorsed Byron Donalds.”...
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State of Texas: Counties race to process delayed voter registration records
If you used the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) online portal to update your voter registration in the last year, there’s a chance county officials only recently received your request....
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No. 1 Texas Longhorns holds off No. 14 Tennessee Vols 20-17 in Knoxville
Top-ranked Texas stayed undefeated by holding off No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 behind two Raleek Brown touchdowns and a record-tying five-sack performance from edge defender Colin Simmons....
safety
Candidate for Austin city council arrested following ICE protest
The candidate's campaign claims DPS troopers arrested him while he was walking his dog Saturday morning.
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City Council candidate arrested in connection to ICE protest
Supporters, community members, and legal advocates held a press conference Saturday afternoon outside the Travis County Jail following the arrest of Misael Ramo...
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Austin Police Oversight hosts expo, highlights accountability efforts
As discussions about police accountability and transparency continue across Austin, city leaders with Austin Police Oversight spent Saturday highlighting the role the office plays in reviewing concerns about policing and engaging with the community....
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A rare hurricane-free September looks likely
A record-slow hurricane season in the Atlantic continues, and it could set more records the deeper into the season we go.
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No. 1 Texas survives late Tennessee rally, escapes Neyland with 20-17 win
The Longhorns piled up 10 sacks and survived a late Tennessee rally to beat the No. 14 Volunteers 20-17 in their SEC opener.
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Benefits this weekend for young mother killed in double homicide
This month, police found Desiree Gauna, 27, dead inside her home. Investigators believe Manuel Salgado Vasquez, whom she lived with, shot her, before going to Bastrop, killing another woman, and taking his own life....
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Smyrna suspect charged with murder after dismembered woman identified
An 18-year-old Smyrna man faces a malice murder charge after detectives searching a vehicle Friday evening discovered human remains believed to be missing woman Shanteria "KT" Mosley, according to the Smyrna Police Department....
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Sugar recall: 1.7 million pounds recalled over possible allergens
Nearly 1.7 million pounds of sugar have been recalled because of a “potential wheat kernel contamination.”
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Cedar Park man gets 30 years for cocaine conviction
A Williamson County jury has convicted a Cedar Park man on a cocaine possession charge.
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Game Preview: No. 1 Texas makes first trip to Neyland Stadium to face No. 14 Tennessee
No. 1 Texas hits the road for the first time this season, opening SEC play against No. 14 Tennessee in the Longhorns' first-ever trip to Neyland Stadium....
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17-year-old arrested, charged with murder in East Austin apartment shooting
A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a man inside an East Austin apartment early Wednesday, two days after police sa...
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Week 5 high school football scores across Texas
Hutto stayed red-hot, Cedar Ridge remained unbeaten and Westlake bounced back with a dominant win as Week 5 of the Texas high school football season continued Friday night....
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New safety steps revealed for COTALAND drop tower ride
New COTALAND thrill ride introduces safety measures not seen in earlier version of ride not affiliated with COTALAND in Florida.
government
2026 Election: Texas counties rush to process tens of thousands of backlogged voter registrations
County election offices across Texas are in an "all-hands-on-deck" sprint to process tens of thousands of delayed voter registration records following a technical error at the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)....
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GoFundMe supporting elderly couple from The Colony shut down due to violation
A fundraiser aimed at supporting a local elderly couple from The Colony has been taken down due to a GoFundMe Terms of Service violation.
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Houston ISD Westbury High School student killed in shooting near campus
A 17-year-old student was killed in a shooting near Houston ISD's Westbury High School on Friday morning, police say. A suspect has also been arrested in connection to the shooting....